Springfield Police Department seeks new recruits

1:51 AM,
Jan. 19, 2013

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Springfield police are ramping up recruitment efforts after a void created by retirees and others who have left the department's ranks.

A lack of qualified applicants is complicating the task of maintaining the agency at full strength - 331 officers.

It is unlikely the department will hit its goal of 21 new recruits for the academy class starting next month. Another 10 or so officers have recently given notice of their intent to leave the force. ...